Lead Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee all stages of software development, from defining requirements to installation.

• Direct technical initiatives in the design, development, deployment, production implementation, and maintenance of intricate Direct Bank technology systems.

• Create development test plans, software, and procedures that enhance processing capabilities.

• Support production systems by addressing complex issues and ensuring continued functionality.

• Guide team efforts to assess and enhance departmental systems, processes, and applications.

• Build modules, develop testing methodologies, assist in creating training materials, and execute test plans.

• Design modifications that align with the existing system architecture.

• Offer technical support to production systems, anticipate maintenance needs, and guarantee end-user functionality.

• Create technical solutions for unique system challenges.

• Lead significant projects, delegate responsibilities, and ensure high-quality results.

• Mentor and train associates while acting as a technical resource for management, associates, and business units.

• Gather and analyze data related to user requests, determining scope, time estimates, and system impacts.

• Review business and programming specifications, coding, test plans, documentation, and implementation plans for accuracy.

• Engage in special projects and meetings as required.

• Provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotating schedule.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience in software application development and maintenance, OR a High School Diploma or GED with 10 years of experience in software application development and maintenance.

• Implement and manage REST APIs for application integration and communication.

• Integrate identity and access management solutions, specifically OKTA, for SSO and SAML authentication.

• Hands-on experience with microservice design and API, along with knowledge of working with ESB platforms (Mule, Tibco).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure integration meets business needs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to middleware, API integration, and authentication.

• Work with development teams to ensure adherence to best practices in middleware design, security, and performance.

• Advanced experience with Azure DevOps or similar code repository systems.

• Advanced experience with ServiceNow or other IT service ticketing systems.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicting situations to advance processes and personnel.

• Availability for on-call duties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on a rotating basis.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with System Life Cycle Development methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile.

• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, SQL Scripting, and PowerShell Scripting.

• Current contractor/contingent worker for First Citizens Bank.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards may be included in total compensation.

• Competitive, thoughtfully designed, and quality benefits program.